Join The Western Routes as we head to Kaas Plateau this September. At the end of monsoons, for around 3-4 weeks in September, the place changes its ‘colours’ and takes up a different avtaar with a vivid carpet of flowers. There are more than 850 different species of flowers and other plants at the plateau. Recently Kaas, which is part of the larger Western Ghats, has been declared as a Natural World Heritage Site by The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization.An extended trip to the stunning Thoseghar Falls makes a perfect addition to the trip. The flowers, the clear blue skies, the waterfall and the newly installed windmills have a soothing effect of one’s body, mind and soul.Date Saturday, 12 September 2015Cost ₹ 1200 per person ₹ 1000 per child (5 – 11 years)Includes • Pune – Pune and all internal travel in a private bus • Food – Breakfast, Lunch & Evening tea • Entry Fee at Kaas & Thoseghar Falls • Guide & Expertise Charges • All TaxesExcludes • Personal expenses (Mineral water, cold drinks, etc.) • Camera charges at Kaas & Thoseghar Falls • Anything not mentioned the ‘includes’ list.Schedule 5:45 am – Assemble at Fergusson College Main Gate 6:00 am – Depart for Kaas Plateau 8:00 am – Breakfast and Tea en-route 9:30 am – Reach Kaas Plateau. Flower watching at the plateau. 12:00 pm – Leave Kaas and proceed for lunch. 2:00 pm – Depart for Thoseghar Waterfall. 5:00 pm – Depart for Pune with tea en-route.Note: We are leaving early to avoid rush at Kaas Plateau.Max No of seats – 30 per batchFor Bookings Contact – Jayesh Paranjape –
9011040773 Aniket Sayam – 9405591758 Email: thewesternroutes@gmail.com Website: http://www.thewesternroutes.comTo confirm your seat, you can proceed with the payment for the trip into the following bank accountAccount Name: The Western Routes Account Number: 01492560005495 Account Type: Current Bank & Branch: HDFC Bank, Kothrud, Pune IFSC/RTGS: HDFC0000149Mention ‘Kaas 12 Sept’ in the transaction referenceThe post Kaas Plateau & Thoseghar Falls appeared first on Pune Trekking Network.

Dear Adventurists,We started our ‘Wild wind cave expedition’ this year with pure intention of bringing exposure to the basic life. Sleeping in a cave with the warmth from a bonfire scarcely reminded us the fight for survival, but even more than that it gave a smashing blow to our whole personality.. yes, after a day long trek the rock bed in the cave feels like the best bed you ever slept on.Our next expedition takes us to Naneghat (Literal translation – coin pass and ideally Toll check pass). This pass used to be an ancient trade route between Konkan and Marathwada. This mountain pass in the Western Ghats range near Junnar in Pune district of Maharashtra, India. During the reign of the Satavahana (200 BCE–190 CE), the pass was extensively used as a trade route between Kalyan and Junnar. Literally, the name nane means “coin” and ghat means “pass”. The name is given because this path was used as a tollbooth to collect toll from traders crossing the hills.Date: Sept 12th (Saturday) Day 1Our private bus will do the pick up, locations (TBA): 6:30 am – 8:30 am Pick ups 9:00 am leave Pune city Lunch Naneghat Trek Reach Naneghat cave and stay in the cave or camping tents.Date: Sept 13th (Sunday) Day 2Morning trek to Jivdhan Fort Reach base by afternoon and head back to Pune.Reach Pune by 7:00 pm.Trip Duration: 2 days 1 night. Cost: INR 2000 per person.Trip Highlights:Stay in a cave Naneghat trek Visit to Nanacha Angtha (Pride rock view) Vanarlingi Jivdhan fort trek Trip facilities: • Travel and toll: Pick up and drop off from our selected pick up points. • Meals covered on the trip: Lunch on day 1, Dinner on day 1, breakfast on day 2. • Camping gear – Sleeping bags, air pillows. (You can also carry your own bedding, one blanket per person compulsory) • Mineral water for drinking throughout the trip. • Tour guides and camp leaders all along the trip. • Medical assistance if required.Trip excludes: • Personal expenses (beverages, snacks, equipment) • Personal medication • Breakfast, lunch on day one and anything else besides breakfast on day 2. Things to carry: Its monsoon season, be prepared to get wet in the rains. Please carry light colored full body clothing, jackets, track pants, pullovers. Good hiking or sports shoes Caps and Hats Sunglasses and sunscreen Hand Towel Munchies and personal snacks Personal medication Camera
(optional) Binoculars (optional) Shawl (optional) One liter water bottle Blanket or thick bed sheet.IMPORTANT: Please take care of all your belongings. Notify us immediately in case of any medical emergency. Any one found under the influence of drugs or narcotics will be requested to leave the trip immediately, without any refund. Adventure camping and outdoor sports/ recreation is purely for nature lovers and not for party groups; we respect nature and do our best to spread the awareness about wilderness preservation. Campsite stay requests all enthusiasts to maintain silence post 11:00 pmThe post Wild wind cave expedition – Naneghat – Jivdhan trek appeared first on Pune Trekking Network.

Package 1Rs.1250 per person – Inclusive of all taxes, Over night stay in tents , evening Tea , Dinner & Break Fast Program plan Stay in Tents Swim in the river with life jackets Evening Tea Try your hands on archery , Air riffle , Darts Veg & NV Dinner Campfire Next day Break Fast 10-am Check out Package 2Rs.2000 per person – Inclusive of all taxes, Over night stay in tents , activities, all meals, barbecue Program plan Stay in Tents Veg & NV Lunch Swim in the river with life jackets , build raft and ride it Evening Tea, Hot Snacks Try your hands on archery , Air riffle , Darts DIY barbecue (Veg & NV) Veg & NV Dinner Campfire Next day 8.00-8.30 Break Fast 9am Bullock cart ride 12pm Check out Post check out options Take a local wai tour – Picturesque Balkavdi Dam, Dhom Dam, Dholya Ganpati Temple, Menavli Ghat, Nana Phadnavis Wada and Narsinha Temple Take a Panchgani & Mahableshwar Tour.Contact : Milan Wadkar @ 9819833345 for booking or email us at milan@krishnarivercamp.com Campers have to travel on their own to Wai with their own vehicle. Wai is approximately 250kms from Mumbai or ~4.5hrs and 90kms from Pune or ~2hrs.Campers have to drive themselves with their vehicles to the campsite or take the buses plying to Panchgani which will drop you at Wai bus depotThe post Camping at Krishna River Camp @ Wai, enroute Panchgani – Every Weekend appeared first on Pune Trekking Network.

Dudhsagar Falls (literally Sea of Milk) is a four-tiered waterfall located on the Mandovi River in the Indian state of Goa. It is 60 km from Panaji by road and is located on the Madgaon-Belgaum rail route about 46 km south of Madgaon and 60 km north of Belgaum. Dudhsagar Falls is amongst India’s tallest waterfalls with a height of 310 m(1017 feet) and an average width of 30 metres (100 feet). The falls is located in the Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park amongst the Western ghats. The waterfall forms the border between Karnataka and Goa states. The area is surrounded by a deciduous forests with a rich bio diversity. The falls are not particularly spectacular during the dry season but during the monsoon season however, the falls are fed by rainsMake sure that you Block your dates & plan your trip with us in advance for this Amazing experience.Following are the batches you can opt for. Batch 1: 25th – 26th July 2015 Batch 2: 1st – 2nd August 2015 Batch 3: 8th – 9th August 2015 Batch 4: 15th – 16th August 2015 Batch 5: 12th – 13th September 2015Itinerary for the trip as below: –Day 1: SaturdayMeeting Point Pune Railway station, Platform no 3 Meeting Time at 15:30 Hrs.We will be Board the Goa Express at 16:35 Hrs Overnight Journey towards Dudhsagar Station.Day 2: Sunday Wakeup by 03:00 hrs and Freshen up. Reach Dudhsagar Station by 04:00 Hrs Sleep/ Fun time till 06:00 hrs. Breakfast Visit Dudhsagar Waterfall by 06:00 Hrs – 8:30 Hrs Explore Waterfall. Start Trekking from Dudhsagar Waterfall toward Kulem through Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary Jungle (4 Hours Easy Trek through Jungle crossing Multiple Water Streams) Reach Kulem Railway Station by 14:00 Hrs Lunch and Change 14:00 Hrs to 16:00 Hrs Start return journey by the Goa Express at 16:36 Hrs. Reach Pune by 04:30 HrsDay 3: Monday Reach Pune by 3:55 am, Early Morning on Monday. Fees: INR 1795/- Addiction Discount: INR 95/- Fees Include: Non Ac Sleeper Coach Train Tickets from Pune to Pune. Sunday Breakfast and Sunday Lunch. (Veg). Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary Jungle Entry Charges. Expertise ChargesExclusions: Saturday and Sunday Night Dinner) Mineral Waters, Cold drinks Anything which is not mentioned abovePayment details: One needs to pay INR 1500 as advance at the time of booking. (Non Refundable)Everyone needs to fill up the online form for Registration: For Registration: Call us @ 9850887432, 9850887430, 7741034614e-mail: itrek@sahyavede.inThings to carry: ID Proof Full Sleeves round neck Tee shirt and Full length Lowers,calf length socks( 2 pairs)Shoes either trekking or sports ( Good firm Sole ),No floaters/Slippers on track Water – 2 liters Torch (High Quality) , Candles, Match Sticks, Salt Packets. (IMP) Cover your bag completely in Plastic. Zip Lock Plastics to keep wallet , Cash, Mobile etc Bedding with extra Papers, Extra Clothes ,Windcheaters, Poncho, Cap, Camera (Optional) etc Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc. Medicine those that you require usually. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried.(Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas.) Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.– Team सह्यवेडेThe post Sahyavede’s Weekend Trip To Amazing Dudhsagar Waterfall 12-13 September 2015 appeared first on Pune Trekking Network.